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ZB's News from outside the blog



In case you've been wondering where all the daily content has been here on the A-Z, well, what can I say? Life is busy and Zac is lazy.

But that doesn't mean that I've been totally dormant! Just in case you didn't already know, I am also a regular contributor to Japanator. A few of the recent Japanese music related things I've done over there include:

- A review of sorts of the newest Perfume album called Triangle. I don't exactly give it high marks for originality, and I think that raised the dander of some of the more hardcore fans...

- Another somewhat snarky review of the new album from the crazy vis-kei band Mix Speaker's Inc. called Monsters Junk in My Pocket. While I don't really find anything interesting about the music, you really need to check out their totally over-the-top (even for vis-kei!) style.

- An exclusive interview with American songwriter and performer Becca. She's managing to make a name for herself in Japan. She also just recently played at Otakon 2009.

Something else that I had nothing to do with but that I know readers will be interested in is the coverage of Kanon Wakeshima's recent stop over in LA for a live show and autograph session. Ace0fClub5 once again managed to get some amazing photos of the event.

So, things may be a little quiet here from time to time, but I'm certainly not slowing down. (Oh yeah, there's all that new stuff for Otaku USA Magazine too...) Maybe just choosing my battles a little more carefully. But never fear! More is on the way.

Videos of the Week - 7/19/09



Better late than never, right? Right?!

With that in mind, let's jump right to the videos...

The Telephones "Monkey Discooooooo"


New music from The Telephones. This video reminds be a little of the Vola and the Oriental Machine clip I posted last week. This one isn't quite as awesome as the Vola vid, but it's still a lot of fun to watch.



Ogre You Asshole "Pinhole"


The newest single/EP from Ogre You Asshole. I have a feeling this would be really cool to see in proper HD. The stuff with the trees in the dark at the end is great. It's just a really nice song.

Mix Speaker's,Inc. "Innocent World"


All I can really say about this new video from Mix Speaker's,Inc. is that it's absolutely hilarious. At least that damn "Turtle God" guy (Seek, formerly from Psycho le Cemu) and his damn turtle dance. So funny...

Red Bacteria Vacuum "Roller Coaster"


Japan Nite recently announced a few new US shows coming up in August. I hadn't heard of the all girl punk band Red Bacteria Vacuum before, so I looked them up, and this is what I found. Impressive! Sounds like the could give Guitar Wolf a run for their money.

"IDM Kid"


This week's non-Japanese video is this. Some little girl making random noises that are then cut-up and mixed in a sort of IDM style. It takes a while to really get going, so make sure to watch all the way to the end. Cute!

That is all! Until next week, true believers!